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PSL's Consistent Hitters: Ranking the Players with the Most 50+ Scores
In T20 competitions like the Pakistan Super League, scores of 50 and above by batsmen are a prized commodity, for many crucial reasons. With the format focused on rapid scoring, 50-plus totals provide a platform for match-winning totals or set the tone for successful chases. Half-centuries also put pressure on the opposing bowling attack and captain, often resulting in fielding changes or even a bowling change.PSL batsmen who consistently cross the 50-run mark need to be talented, adapt to situations, and also function under intense pressure.
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The Significance of a Half-Century in T20
In the shortest cricket format, specifically, the emphasis is on quick scoring but significant innings are often the basis for major team run-scoring.
50+ scores allow the batsman on the other end, as well as players who follow, to bat with more freedom and can also produce a more explosive finish.
This is also the case in the Pakistan Super League, where franchises utilise impactful half-centuries to put major numbers on the scoreboard.
PSL’s Most Frequent Half-Century Makers
This ranking lists the top 10 players
These batsmen have consistently delivered significant scores for their teams.
This ranking lists the top 10 players with the most 50+ scores in PSL history.
| Player + Team | Span | Matches | 50+ |
| Babar Azam (IU/KK/PZ) | 2016-2025 | 98 | 37 |
| Fakhar Zaman (LQ) | 2017-2025 | 93 | 24 |
| Mohammad Rizwan (KK/LQ/MS) | 2016-2025 | 92 | 23 |
| Kamran Akmal (PZ) | 2016-2022 | 75 | 15 |
| Shoaib Malik (KK/MS/PZ/QG) | 2016-2025 | 93 | 15 |
| Colin Munro (IU/KK) | 2019-2025 | 54 | 13 |
| Rilee Rossouw (MS/QG) | 2017-2025 | 92 | 12 |
| Luke Ronchi (IU) | 2018-2020 | 31 | 10 |
| Jason Roy (LQ/QG) | 2017-2024 | 38 | 10 |
| Ahmed Shehzad (MS/QG) | 2016-2020 | 45 | 9 |
Most 50+ Scores PSL: Spotlight on the Prolific Scorers
Consistent high-scoring performances are indicative of a player’s reliability and skill, especially in the Pakistan Super League.
Players who have frequently achieved scores of 50 or more underscore their contributions to their respective franchises.
Babar Azam (The Run Machine)
Babar Azam, who captains Peshawar Zalmi, is widely considered the most consistent batsman in PSL history and his stats tell the story.
He has scored more than 3,600 runs in 98 matches, including 37 half-centuries and 2 centuries, and has an impressive average of 44.36.
His ability to act as a cornerstone for his teams over the years elevated him to legendary status, standing tall above other PSL batsmen.
The closest player in terms of 50+ scores is 13 half-centuries off the pace, with Babar Azam’s PSL 50s record in a league of its own.
Fakhar Zaman and Mohammad Rizwan (The Consistent Challengers)
Second and third place on the list of PSL 50+ scores are two more seasoned veterans, who have been consistent for their teams.
Lahore Qalandars wins have been underpinned by Fakhar Zaman’s PSL fifties - 24 - and he has more than 2,800 runs from 93 games.
His success has been attributed to his aggressive batting style, with double the number of sixes smashed compared to Babar Azam.
Meanwhile, Mohammad Rizwan has improved season by season, having scored more than 2,700 runs in 92 PSL games so far.
He has a solid record when it comes to staying at the crease, with 17 innings not-out, and one less half-century than Fakhar Zaman.
Mirroring his role for Pakistan with his franchise, Mohammad Rizwan’s PSL 50+ are 23 and he has a notable average of 43.21 in PSL.
Multan Sultans won the Super League title in 2021, the year he signed, and has been a runner-up in the three seasons that have followed.
Kamran Akmal and Shoaib Malik (The Veteran Performers)
Despite retiring three seasons ago, Kamran Akmal has retained a place among the PSL’s top performers, contributing 15 half-centuries for Peshawar Zalmi.
He is also the only player in league history to have reached three centuries, scores that helped PZ claim the title one time and end as runners-up three times.
Another veteran campaigner, Shoaib Malik (currently with Quetta Gladiators) has provided stability and experience to the middle-order for his franchises.
A tally of 15 half-centuries in the Pakistan Super League is a noteworthy achievement, although this has not consistently translated to success for his teams.
The Impact of Overseas Players
As one of the most competitive T20 leagues, the Pakistan Super League has attracted international stars who have made notable contributions.
Islamabad United’s Colin Munro has proven himself a tremendous asset, reaching 13 half-centuries thanks to his game-changing mentality.
Another regular name in the Pakistan Super League batting stats is Quetta Gladiators’ Rilee Rossouw, contributing 10 half-centuries for his teams.
Jason Roy also enjoyed similar success in the domestic league, making fantastic returns for QG and PZ with 10 scores of 50-plus in only 38 matches.
Luke Ronchi, meanwhile, made a significant impact in the PSL despite playing fewer matches, contributing 10 scores of 50-plus in only 31 matches.
Most incredibly, the New Zealander scored 50 from 19 balls for Islamabad United against Karachi Kings in 2018 - the second-fastest 50 in PSL history.
Conclusion
In conclusion, scoring 50 or more runs regularly in the Pakistan Super League is a hallmark of an exceptional batsman.
Babar Azam embodies this ethic, leading by a significant margin over stars like Fakhar Zaman and Mohammad Rizwan.
No matter their place in the top 10, the batsmen mentioned here should be celebrated for their reliability and pure impact.
Batsmen who frequently score 50+ are key to their team’s success and heavily influence ‘Top Batsman’ betting markets; their consistency is a prime factor for bettors analysing player performance.
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